Maryland’s stalking law was revised back in October of 2003. Under the revised law, stalking involves an individual pursuing or approaching someone, all while he or she knows (or should know) that doing so would put that individual in reasonable fear of serious bodily harm.
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Whether you are a new business owner or a well-established entrepreneur, you are probably consumed with ensuring the well-being of your business and keeping it viable for years to come. But what can happen to your business if something goes wrong in your personal life? All too often, business owners who are married never think about the possibility of divorce or how it may affect the business until it’s too late.
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When you make the final decision to divorce your spouse, it is not uncommon for friends and family to ask if there is anything they can do to help during such a trying time. But do those consoling words also extend to helping you pay for the divorce? Divorces are very personal in nature and some individuals prefer not to speak about it much after notifying those they love that their relationship is ending.
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When two individuals make the decision to become “a couple,” it is typically because they genuinely care for and/or love each other. Such couples may choose long-term dating over marriage for a variety of reasons. For many couples, long-term dating may be the perfect solution -- but what happens when that situation takes a turn for the worse?
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Quite often, when parents decide to separate or divorce, the issue of child support arises. Some parents are able to reach an agreement on their own regarding the financial upkeep of their children; however, many seek help from the court with establishing court-ordered child support. But a common that many parents have concerns the amount of time it will take to establish a child support order.
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For parents who are going through a divorce, it is not unusual for one (or both) parents to attempt to sway their child’s thoughts about them -- usually in an effort to be tagged as the favorite in the child’s eyes. However, parents should keep in mind that the issue of child custody is not about which parent is the most popular, but rather, what is in the child’s best interest overall.
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If you are a parent in Maryland who is currently dealing with child custody issues, you are undoubtedly experiencing a number of thoughts, emotions and concerns about the possible outcome. As part of the custody process, however, you may be ordered to have a custody evaluation done in your case.
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If you are dealing with child custody issues, you may have some questions and concerns about what to expect, as well as what might take place in an effort to resolve the issues. That is why it is imperative for anyone with such concerns to work with a skilled Towson child custody lawyer who can help explain the process in a clear, easy-to-understand manner.
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By now, you have probably heard the news about Tesla’s newest automobile -- the “more affordable” Model 3. For Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk, obtaining initial car deposits that totaled just about $8 billion within a 24-hour period was surely a “good day at the office.” However, what most people may not realize is that Musk is currently dealing with substantial financial issues in his divorce from his estranged wife, Talulah Riley.
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For individuals who are going through a tumultuous divorce, making changes to a will or other estate plan documents may be one of the last things on their minds -- or on their to-do lists. Still, it is very important to update all of your documents because if you don’t, your assets could end up being distributed in a manner you did not expect or intend.
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